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September 9, 2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Description:This session introduces participants to the Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology (QIAT), including how to use the indicators and self-assessment tools to evaluate and improve AT service delivery.Why you should attend:The QIAT framework promotes professional excellence and reflective practice, supporting recruitment/retention through skill-building. Learn how to use nationally recognized indicators to elevate your AT services. Great for AT leads, EC coordinators, and educators interested in reflective, data-driven improvement.
September 2, 2025, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Description:This webinar provides an introduction to Assistive Technology (AT), including relevant laws, distinctions between UDL and AT, and examples of common AT tools used in educational settings. It sets a foundational understanding for school-based staff.
August 27, 2025, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In this session, we will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used as Assistive Technology (AT) to support students with disabilities. After a brief overview of policies impacting AT, we will dive into practical examples of how AI can help students with communication, executive functioning, reading, writing, and more.
September 5, 2025, 10am - 12pm
Collaboration is a long-established best practice in education, supported by IDEA, High Leverage Practices, literature and evidence from special education, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and psychological disciplines. This virtual session will explore key features of collaborative practice for developing and implementing effective IEPs. Full day in-person workshops are also offered to compliment this foundational content and go into more depth with applied activities.
September 4, 2025, 1pm - 3pm
Collaboration is a long-established best practice in education, supported by IDEA, High Leverage Practices, literature and evidence from special education, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and psychological disciplines. This virtual session will explore key features of collaborative practice for developing and implementing effective IEPs. Full day in-person workshops are also offered to compliment this foundational content and go into more depth with applied activities.
March 19, 2026, 2pm - 3:30pm
Implementing High Leverage Practices for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner Webinar Series is structured using the High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for Students with Disabilities Pillars. This session will focus on Intensify and Intervene HLPs with direct application to best practices for school-based occupational therapy.
February 12, 2026, 2pm - 3:30pm
Implementing High Leverage Practices for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner Webinar Series is structured using the High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for Students with Disabilities Pillars. This session will focus on Instruction in Behavior and Academics HLPs with direct application to best practices for school-based occupational therapy.
January 8, 2026, 2pm - 3:30pm
Implementing HLPs for the OTP Webinar Series is structured using the High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for Students with Disabilities Pillars. This session will focus on Data-Driven Planning HLPs with direct application to best practices for school-based occupational therapy. Effective occupational therapy evaluation practices will be discussed including educationally relevant, top down, student-centered, strengths-based, and comprehensive approaches (Frolek Clark & Rioux, 2019).
December 4, 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
Implementing High Leverage Practices for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner Webinar Series is structured using the High Leverage Practices (HLPs) for Students with Disabilities Pillars. This session will focus on Collaboration HLPs with direct application to best practices for school-based occupational therapy and physical therapy. Strategies for collaborating with professionals and families will be discussed, including therapeutic use of self.
August 4, 2025, 9am - 11am
This session provides a foundational overview of effectively planning, implementing, and supervising preschool special education programs. Participants will explore key components of a high-quality preschool exceptional children’s program, application of NC Policies, related SPP/APR Indicators, early childhood best practices, and strategies for ensuring strong program outcomes. Deeper discussion will include least restrictive environment planning as well as instructional considerations.